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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1966
Page
8
Cassius Clay held off Henry Cooper in a London bout relayed to America by Early Bird Satellite drawing about 20 million viewers and a $450,000 gross. Clay was cautious early then finished with a sharp sixth round assault ending the fight.
The piece argues Clay lacks the one punch KO power seen in Dempsey Louis or Marciano. It cites Liston as a tougher test, notes Clay’s speed prevents full leverage, and recalls wear-down tactics against Cooper Chuvalo and Patterson. The author admires Clay’s speed but questions decisive power and punch certitude.
Orioles score twice in the seventh to take a 4-2 lead over Kansas City as Andy Etchebarren drives in two runs and Wally Bunker secures the win. Stu Miller escapes a bases loaded jam in the eighth to preserve Baltimore’s victory.
Johnny Pott shot three under par 69 in round two to extend his 36 hole lead to 11 under at the Oklahoma City Open at Quail Creek. Tony Lema and Tom Weiskopf followed, while Nicklaus and Player rallied to two under par.
A Decatur Putt-Putt group and Huntsville Course Putters began a four week 154 hole match with 36 holes at Huntsville. The second round moves to Decatur on Tuesday May 31 at 7 p.m. Marge and Dick Lasnett head the Huntsville team. Trophies go to top individuals and teams with prizes for low individual score and low team score plus second and third individual places. Public invited to watch.
Cleveland wins fifth in a row as Colavito delivers a ninth inning single scoring Alvis after a Bob Allen sacrifice. Alvis started the frame with a single and moved to second on a sacrifice. Wagner homered for Cleveland.
The Roman Gabriel contract dispute between the Los Angeles Rams and the Oakland Raiders reaches the courts. Rams claim Gabriel is theirs for 1967 and 1968, while the Raiders insist he belongs to them for at least three years starting in 1967. Oakland GM Scotty Stirling says a signing occurred at 12:05 a.m. in an Oakland motel and the AFL contract starts in 1967.
New York pitcher Mel Stottlemyre allowed only three singles and retired 19 straight as the Yankees beat Chicago 4 to 1. Stottlemyre improved to 5-3 with eight strikeouts and two walks, while Horlen took the loss. The White Sox offense stalled after a ninth inning misplay on Floyd Robinson's fly ball.
Stirling says third party and Gabriel came to Oakland Sunday night and signed a contract with us early Monday. He believes a legal binding agreement for his services to begin in 1967. Rams confirm Gabriel’s addition noting last year's trade attitude.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marty Keough was reported in good condition in Cincinnati after surgery to remove air from around his lung. He was taken to Christ Hospital during the Wednesday game against Cincinnati after suffering sharp chest pains in the dugout. He will remain under observation for further assessment.
Decatur International Raceway cancelled the second Figure 8 racing program as rain drenched the Decatur area. DIR drivers mainly from Birmingham could not travel. weather permitting the Limited Late Model and Modified Specials are planned for tonight with gates at 5 30 drivers time trials at 7 30 and races at 8 15 over 40 cars already signed up.
In Washington, Bob Laverine and Don Lock delivered run scoring singles in the ninth to erase a 4-3 deficit. Willie Kirkland started the inning with a single and scored on Saverine's hit before Lock's winning single. Ken Sanders walked Jim King and Lock followed with another RBI hit.
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